diff --git a/GLOBAL-PREUPLOAD.cfg b/GLOBAL-PREUPLOAD.cfg
index effde48..2060b5d 100644
--- a/GLOBAL-PREUPLOAD.cfg
+++ b/GLOBAL-PREUPLOAD.cfg
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
 # listed in the manifest.  Do not turn on things here without first consulting
 # the wider Android team, and make sure you send out a PSA before landing.
 
+[Options]
+ignore_merged_commits = true
+
 [Builtin Hooks]
 commit_msg_test_field = true